The Essentials Our Beauty Editor Swears By This November
From the latest high-street makeup and LED devices for your eyes to skincare and fashion-inspired perfume, these are the beauty products to have on your radar this month.
It’s one of the most expensive hand creams I’ve tried, however it’s also packed with all the same hardworking ingredients you get from Sarah’s bestselling skincare range. Think vitamin C paired with TyrostatTM, a pigment-inhibiting active, to prevent hyperpigmentation. Youth-boosting peptide RenovageTM and a potent dose of vitamin A to stimulate collagen and elastin production and fight off ageing free radicals. Plus, it absorbs brilliantly and smells, well, luxe. And I love the art deco esque packaging too. See how I can justify the cost?
Our favourite Swedish high-street destination has just gone from hugely loved to mega loved with the re-launch of Hu0026M Beauty. Expect several types of u003ca href=u0022https://www.thehandbook.com/best-mascaras-2023/u0022u003emascarasu003c/au003e, blush, lipsticks and more. High-quality vegan formulas in sleek packaging, encouraging shoppers to experiment, get creative and have fun. Punching well above its price tag, is my personal favourite – Never Ending Lash Mascara.rn
Boosting your collagen has been on the market for a while, which is why INGENIOUS have tailored subscriptions so you can ensure you’re giving your body what it needs. They’re the first collagen supplement independently clinically proven to strengthen your hair, skin and nails- just ask the 98% of women tested in the UK. The patented INGENIOUS capsule protects the superior marine collagen peptides from being digested by the stomach, it is able to reach the small intestine intact which release the actives directly for max nutrient absorption.
I’ve been saying for years, where is the teen skincare sector? And finally, Reena Hammer (daughter of renowned makeup artist) and Aaron Chatterley (founder of e-tailer Feel Unique) were listening! Very much an industry-first beauty brand, Indu is created for and driven by teenagers. Comprising of skincare and makeup that keeps teens’ skin in balance with a unique microbiome complex (think gut health for skin!) Whether it be stress from exams, hormone changes, diet or environmental factors, teen skin needs gently protecting and maintaining which is exactly what Indu does. Refillable cartridges, recyclable, fun packaging, capsule skincare, and a core makeup range in muted colours that you can get away with at school. Teens- your skincare prayers have finally been answered!
This Brazilian-inspired brand needs no introduction thanks to TikTok. Jumping on the success of the original and viral perfume mist comes this new sensual alternative which has sexy nights written all over it. Bursts of blackcurrant, jasmine, amber, pear, caramelised patchouli, and vanilla crème is a sure-fire way to get attention. Affordable scent never smelt so good.
If you’re tired of looking tired these LED-activated under eye devices will blow you away. First of its kind, they were dreamt up by London’s top Oculoplastic Surgeon and Facial Aesthetics Doctor, Dr. Maryam Zamani to reduce puffiness and dark circles via infrared wavelengths, which help to stimulate collagen, reduce inflammation and visible signs of fatigue. Sticky patches infused with niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate and peptides attach to the LED device to maximise the device’s power.rnWho doesn’t need these in their life? But the best bit is, unlike so many LED devices that I’ve tried and tested, I can walk around my house wearing them and they don’t slip halfway down my face. Oh, and Dr MZ let me in on a secret, they work wonders on smile lines too.
SO deserving of a place on this page, this new lipstick by the iconic fashion house, is just so utterly clever and considered. For starters, the lipstick case is glass (have you ever?! Fun fact: it took four years to create it), while the square shape of the case is inspired by the mirrors that line the legendary Art Deco staircase in Gabrielle Chanel’s apartment, 31 Rue Cambon in Paris – hence the 31. And if that isn’t enough, each shade of lipstick has a story that is reminiscent of Chanel. 12 satin shades, my favourite being Rouge Privé – a reddy wood shade, housed in recycled glass packaging which can truly be passed on to future generations. Everything about this new launch, is just wow!
The highly anticipated, community-led US skincare brand Bubble has finally arrived in the UK to shake up the skincare aisle with super affordable products that do exactly what they say they do. With a 10-product line-up designed to gently cleanse, treat, and nourish skin.rnSlam Dunk, Bubble’s best-selling moisturiser, sells at a rate of 1 every 10 seconds, and Bubble is currently the fastest-growing skincare brand in America. I have a strong feeling their success will continue this side of the pond. Trending on TikTok this will be high on your Gen Z relatives Christmas wish list, so get in there fast!
This iconic fragrance house never disappoints. This latest scent is a nod to the House’s esteemed tailoring origins, the inspiration for Carmina comes from Henry Creed’s fashion sketchbooks. This feminine fragrance is both bold yet sultry, with a sensual woody amber floral concoction that is womanly and celebrates style. Beautiful top notes of black cherry, saffron and pink pepper; middle notes of may rose, peony, cashmere wood and violet and base notes of myrrh, musk, and frankincense has an unusual allure that had strangers stopping me in the street to ask what scent I was wearing. The biggest compliment.
This 2-in-1 eye duo developed with dermatologists and plastic surgeons will sort out all your eye woes whether it’s puffy under eyes, Crow’s feet, dark circles, the lot! Cleverly packed in two sections, one to treat the upper eye area, while the other is for the lower eye area. Infused with retinol and peptide combos that works hard together. The upper eye gel dramatically lifts and firms the look of eyelids, while the lower eye cream smooths, depuffs, and reduces dark circles. It’s a one-size fits-all formula which makes searching for a multi-purpose eye cream easy work.
Your hands are one of the first places to show signs of ageing, which is why we are incorporating a hard-working hand cream to slow down the process. While EGF and retinol target anti-ageing, retinol is a form of vitamin A, whereas EGF is a type of protein. Unlike retinol, which can cause irritation for some, EGF is considered ‘the gold standard’ in skincare, and can be used on sensitive skin. Add to your nighttime routine as a last step- simple.
Busy evenings, social lives and fun plans leave little room for double cleansing these days. This deep cleanser is the ideal 2-in-1 to shift makeup and deeply clean the skin. The best part? It’s made with 99.58% natural-origin ingredients, so is gentle on skin while vitamin E reduces skin redness and pigmentation.
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